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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1921
Page
1
A proposed amendment would raise taxes on corporations and high salaried individuals, increasing their contributions to the national treasury. The measure aims to close gaps in revenue by shifting the tax burden toward affluent firms and earners.
Western Republicans clash with Democrats over the Amend and Simplify Act. The party conference trims the tax, delaying excise cuts and altering rates, while a Wednesday House debate looms. Democratic caucus set for tomorrow to decide action during floor deliberations.
A large blaze in Richwood Virginia on August 15 destroyed most of the town’s business quarter. Estimated losses run to 300000 dollars with two buildings, seven homes, a church, and a bank burned. The fire started in a restaurant and was difficult to control for hours. no injuries were reported.
Masons from across Montana gather for a state meeting in the mining city. Officers of the Grand Council Royal and Select Masons are listed with names and towns including Helena Missoula Great Falls Bozeman Butte and Glendive.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Helena reports the Montana board of pardons spent the evening on three cases. Theodore Chronopoulos of Butte faces murder charges and is believed to be slated for commutation to life imprisonment. Steve Byrne, Chronopoulos partner, will not receive commutation. Albert Vick of Beaverhead County killed Sheriff K Wyman during arrest resistance. No official governor recommendation was made and the next move remains unknown.
Washington Aug 15 France will send Premier Aristide Briand to head its delegation at the disarmament conference. Officials expect other powers to follow, giving the gathering high authority. The U S requests $200000 initial budget for American delegation and secretariat general, indicating funds for the U S side only. News of Briand joining the conference is welcomed as a move toward fair representation among powers.
The grand council of Montana R and 8 M opened sessions at the Masonic temple in Butte. Edward Fredkind of Chinook advanced for grand master and was named grand sentinel. Other officers were announced including Fred H. Kinsley Missoula grand master and Dr. Arthur A. Baker Glendive grand deputy master.
Helena, Aug. 15. Jessie Lacross, sought in Wyoming for alleged murder, was arrested Monday by Deputy U S Marshal Nick Raynham at Ekalaka and is being brokered to Butte for proceedings. Deputy U S District Attorney W H Meigs left for Butte to represent the government at a hearing on removal to Wyoming. The government alleges the woman murdered Ivan Sellars on the Shoshone Indian Reservation. the death occurred April 2.
Bishop John P. Carroll dedicates St Helena's Church in Meaderville with a simple service praising Father Tougas for building the Italian parish church. The cross of Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice is awarded to Father Tougas. The church filled with priests from Butte Anaconda Helena and many parishioners.
Dublin reports optimism as the Dail Eireann program for its opening is published. The body will spend days handling formalities before addressing British terms, with divisions over immediate action and fears of renewed violence if negotiation stalls. Eamonn de Valera and Sinn Fein leaders receive telegrams urging restraint, while some advocate continued resistance.
On August 15 at 7 30 p m a honeymoon trip ending in tragedy in Virginia City when a auto mobile carrying Mr I M Wallace of San Francisco and his wife plunged down a 15 foot embankment. Mrs Wallace died in the crash and five occupants were injured as the car hit a rock and gear was broken.
A small black kitten halted activity at the federal building in Chicago for about thirty minutes as workers and hundreds of onlookers watched the animal dodge attempts to capture it. The feline rode atop the elevator shaft, prompting fears of injury or machinery damage before it was finally caught.
Montana railroad commission reports ICC telegram directing western livestock rates to fall to 80 percent of current levels, minimum 49 cents per 100 pounds, excluding horses and mules. Decision notes record not sufficient to alter overall rates. record left open. Corummings continuation on page 5.
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